Give an example of the reaction in which ΔH and ΔU are the same. Also give the reason.
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Give an example of the reaction in which ΔH and ΔU are the same. Also give the reason. ΔH=ΔU+ΔnRT When Δn=0, ΔH=ΔU+(0×RT) ΔH=ΔU+0 ΔH=ΔU For the reaction, CH2O(g)+O2(g)→CO2(g)+H2O(g) Δn=1+1−(1+1) Δn=0 Hence, ΔH=ΔU